For Arsenal, Alexander Hleb hit the side netting, and Baptista shot tamely at James before wasting another free header.

BBC: Portsmouth and Arsenal found each other hard to break down

Drogba had a second chance with another free-kick shortly after but dragged his shot wide, prompting frustration to surface in the stands.

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Langfield held Clarkson's attempted chip and the striker had another shot deflected wide after good movement to meet Brian McLean's free-kick.

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